CHAPTER 11 GIs, Letters and References

SAUDI ARAMCO WORKOVER MANUAL
Drilling Technical Department September 2013
CHAPTER 11 APPENDICES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GIs, LETTERS, AND REFERENCES
1.1. Onshore Emergency Response Plan Back

1.2. Offshore Emergency Response Plan
1.3. Rig Site Flare Gun and Communication Equipment
1.4. Isolation Barriers for Wells During Drilling and Workover
1.5. Onshore Wellsite Safety
1.6. Installation of Slip-on/Weld-on Casing Heads
2. SAUDI ARAMCO FORMS
2.1 Daily Workover Report

2.2 Casing/Liner Landing Details
2.3 Wellhead and Tree Details
2.4 Transportation Department Waybill
2.5 Drilling & Workover Services Department Waybill
2.6 Materials Request
2.7 Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form
2.8 Petroleum Products Requisition
2.9 Staged Materials Transfer
3. WELL ACCOUNT CHARGE NUMBERS
3.1. Accounting Location Code

3.2. Item Number Description
4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DRILLING AND WORKOVER RIGS
4.1. Safety Requirements for Drilling and Workover Rigs

4.2. Safety Management System (SMS)
5. RIG INSPECTION CHECKLIST
5.1. Checklist For Onshore Rigs

5.2. Checklist For Offshore Rigs
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1.0 GIs, LETTERS, AND REFERENCES
1.1 Onshore Emergency Response Plan
This document is contained in G.I. 1850.001 and was last updated on

01/20/2009. The controlled copies are available online via the following link;
http://eccweb.enp.aramco.com.sa/drilling/NewDIH/GI_List/datafiles/GI_1
850.001_Onshore%20Contingency%20Plan.pdf
1.2 Offshore Emergency Response Plan
This document is contained in G.I. 1851.001. It was last updated on

http://eccweb.enp.aramco.com.sa/drilling/NewDIH/GI_List/datafiles/GI%
201851.001_D&WO_OPERATIONS.pdf
1.3 Rig Site Flare Gun and Communication Equipment

http://gi.aramco.com.sa/html/data/1852_001.PDF
1.4 Isolation Barriers for Wells During Drilling and Workover

http://gi.aramco.com.sa/html/data/1853_001.PDF
To ensure that the most recent copies are assessed and used for operations,
it is recommended to use the above link always.
1.5 Onshore Wellsite Safety
This document is contained in Engineering Standard SAES-B-062 and was

last updated on 07/23/2009. The controlled copies are available online via
the following link;
http://standards.aramco.com.sa/classic.asp?fol=Saes&cat=0&committe
e_id=16&sm=SAES-B-062
Note: To ensure that the most recent copies are assessed and used for
operations, it is recommended to use the above link always.
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1.6 Installation of Slip-on / Weld-on Casing Heads
The procedure for the above is contained in an internal document of Drilling

and Workover Organization with reference number WRS-602. It was last
updated on 05/17/2010 by Steve Smith from Drilling technical Department.
1.6.1 Scope
This procedure applies to the installation of all slip on casing heads

both in the field and in the shop.
1.6.2 Required Materials
Welds shall be performed using Shielded Metal Arc. Low hydrogen

electrodes shall be used. These are classes EXX15, EXX16, EXX18,
or EXX28 of AWS 5.1 latest edition. SAMS catalog numbers for
acceptable electrodes, temperature sticks and fire blankets are given
below.
Item Description SAMS

Number
1 Electrode, E-6010 AWS A5.1, 1/8” Dia. 1000114053
4 Temperature Stick, 400 oF 1000113131
5 Blanket, Silica Cloth (rated to 3,000 oF) 1000117165
1.6.3 Procedure
1.6.3.1 Preparation
a) Avoid anyone working above the welder on the drill floor.

b) The wellhead should be protected from dripping mud, water
or oil and from adverse weather conditions such as wind or
rain.
c) The head and casing in the weld area shall be dry and free
from paint, grease, scale, rust or dirt.
d) Fire extinguishers shall be placed in convenient reach of a
stand-by/fire watch man.
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1.6.3.2 Casing cut off

a) Cut two holes in the top 1 foot of the last casing joint.
b) Install cable and shackles into the holes to hold casing when
rough cut is made.
c) Determine from Rig Foreman the height required for the final
cut.
d) Cut window in casing 6 to 8 inches above final cut height.
Let mud and fluids drain.
e) Complete rough cut.
f) Bail or siphon fluids 6 to 8 inches below final cut height.
g) Mark and make final cut.
h) Grind off the top 3/32” of casing to remove the HAZ (Heat
Affected Zone). DO NOT BEVEL THE CASING.
1.6.3.3 Leveling head and tack welding
a) Bail or siphon fluids/mud from casing to 1 foot below the

weld area. Check fluid level continuously throughout
procedure to ensure that fluid level stays ± 1 foot below weld
area, bailing or siphoning as necessary.
b) Remove the test plug and ensure that the test port is open.
c) Pick up Casing Head and slip on to casing stub.
d) Welding cable should be firmly clamped to the wellhead.
e) Level head and tack-weld in place.
1.6.3.4 Preheating
a) The Casing Head and casing shall be preheated to a

temperature of 400 oF for at least 3 inches above and below
the weld.
b) Preheating temperature shall be verified by using 400 0F
Temperature stick.
c) The rosebud heating torch shall be continuously used during
welding to keep the head at approximately 400 0F.
1.6.3.5 Welding technique
a) Use 1/8” E-6010 Electrode and step weld first bead (root
pass). That is weld 2” to 4” (WELD 1), then move 1800 weld
another 2” to 4” (WELD 2). Then move 1/2 way between the
first two welds and weld 2” to 4” (WELD 3) then move 1800
and weld 2” to 4” (WELD 4) and continue (WELDS 5, 6, 7, 8
etc.), as shown in Fig. A below. Continue welding 2” to 4”
1/2 way between two welds then 2” to 4” 1800 opposite until
the first pass is completed (as shown in Fig. B).
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b) The second pass shall be made with a 5/32” E-7018

electrode and may be continuous. The balance of the
welding groove shall be filled using 3/16” E-7018 electrodes.
c) All beads shall be stringer beads with good penetration and

should be thoroughly peened before applying the next bead.
There should be no undercutting and welds shall be
workmanlike in appearance.
d) Complete inside welds by repeating steps (a) through (C).
e) Grind inside welds as necessary to leave the required drift

diameter (as per Rig Foreman).
1.6.3.6 Post heating and cooling

a) Verify that temperature of the weld area is 400 0F using
temperature stick. If temperature is below 400 0F reheat.
b) Wrap casing head with Silica cloth blanket to protect from
wind and allow the head to slowly cool.
1.6.3.7 Testing
a) Hydrostatic Testing:
After the casing head has cooled to ± 150 0F (cool enough to
be able to lay your hand on the head. Test the weld using
oil to the pressure required by the Drilling Program. DO
NOT EXCEED 80% OF CASING COLLAPSE PRESSURE.
b) Nitrogen Testing:
A Nitrogen Test may be used instead of a hydro test. HOT-
HED uses N 2 with traced and leak detector to pressure test.
This test may be done after the metal has cooled to black. It
should only be performed by Hot-Hed personnel with their
equipment.
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1.6.3.8 Repair of defects
If any leaks are detected one of three methods shall be used

to repair the leak. The method used will be determined by
the type of leak.
a) Blow Hole/Pin Hole Leak:
e.g.: Single leak through small hole
i. Grind out hole to good metal at least 1” to each side.
ii. Preheat area to 400 0F at least 3” to each side of ground

area and re-weld. Wrap casing head with silica blanket
and let cool. Test as in section 1.6.3.7
b) Multiple Blow Hole/Pin Hole Leak:
i. Grind out holes to good metal ± 2” to each side of each

hole to ensure no communication between holes.
ii. Preheat area to 400 0F at least 3” to each side of ground

area and re-weld. Wrap casing head with silica blanket
and let cool. Test as in section 1.6.3.7.
c) Crack:
If a crack is detected grind out to good metal 3600 around.
Preheat entire head, either inside or outside as required, as
in section 4.4. Re-weld number of beads as necessary to
completely fill ground area. Post heat and cool as per
section 1.6.3.6. Test as in section 1.6.3.7.
2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO FORMS
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Some of the Saudi Aramco Forms are available online in several websites like the
DIH, GIs, e-Forms, etc. while others can only be accessed through the SAP
system. The controlled copies of those online are via the following links. Samples
of those with only hard copies are attached for reference;
2.1 Daily Workover Report
http://webpp1.enp.aramco.com.sa:7001/sadkrep/p.jsp?page=db/mr.xsl
2.2 Casing/Liner Landing Details
See attached table
2.3 Wellhead and Tree Details
See attached table
2.4 Transportation Department Waybill
Available via SAP Transaction Number ZTCV 431A
2.5 Drilling & Workover Services Department Waybill
Available via SAP Transaction Number ZTCV 431A
2.6 Materials Request
http://eforms.aramco.com.sa/data/4822.PDF
2.7 Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form
2.8 Petroleum Products Requisition
2.9 Staged Materials Transfer
Available via SAP Transaction Number MB51
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3.0 WELL ACCOUNT CHARGE NUMBERS
3.1 Accounting Location Code
3.2 Item Number Description
The two documents above are contained in G.I. 216.608 and were last
updated on 10/25/2008.
The controlled copies are available online via the following link;
http://gi.aramco.com.sa/html/data/0216_608.pdf
4.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DRILLING AND WORKOVER RIGS
4.1 Safety Requirements for Drilling and Workover Rigs
This document is contained in the Drilling Information Highway under Health,

Safety and Environment page. It was last updated in April 2008.
Safety Requirements for Drilling and Workover Rigs
4.2 Safety Management System (SMS)
The D&WO SMS documents will be signed by end of June, 2010 and it will
be posted on DIH as well via the following link:
http://eccweb.enp.aramco.com.sa/drilling/NewDIH/index.html
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5.0 RIG INSPECTION CHECKLIST
5.1 Checklist for Onshore Rigs

http://eccweb.enp.aramco.com.sa/drilling/NewDIH/Assets/HSE/HSE%20
page/HSE%20Forms/Onshore%20QSI%20Checklist.doc
5.2 Checklist for Offshore Rigs

http://eccweb.enp.aramco.com.sa/drilling/NewDIH/Assets/HSE/HSE%20
page/HSE%20Forms/Offshore%20QSI%20Checklist.doc
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Data Entry Request , Casing/Cementing
Well: Date:
Casing/ Liner
Landing Type Top Bottom OH. Depth OH. Size Depth of CE NTRA LIZE RS DF-LCF
Date Depth Depth ft in Top Basket Type Num. Top Bottom
Casing/Liner Details (Bottom to Top)

TYPE TOP LENGTH BRAND SIZE CSG CSG CSG NUM IPC External Coating
Depth ft (OD) GRADE WT THRD JTS (Y/N) (Y/N)
Shoe
Casing
Float Collar
Casing
Landing Collar
Casing
DV
Casing
Liner Hanger
Drill Floor to Ground (ft)

Total Length (ft) Ground to Tubing Head Top (ft)
Check, Bottom (ft-md) Checks OK LCF depth (ft-df)
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Data Entry Request , Casing/Cementing
Well: Date:
Casing / Liner
CEMENTING INFORMATION STAGE 1 STAGE 2
Top Depth of Cement, (FT)

Bottom Depth of Cement, (FT)
Method of Determining TOC
Good Bond: Top / Method
Conditioning Time, (HRS)
Displacement Fluid
Pumping Time, (HRS)
Circulation %
Shoe Test EMW
Plug Bump Pressure, (PSI)
Quality of Drilled Cement
Casing Movement
Cement Job Failure Type
Cement Job Failure Cure
Cement Job Failure Date
Cement Job Repair Successfully Y/N
Cementing Date
Slurry Volume for Stage, (BBLS)
WOC for Last Stage Only, (HRS)
Pre Flush Type / Volume (BBLS)
Number of Spacers Pumped
Lead Slurry:
Cement Class/Weight/Sacks
Additive (1): Type/QTY/Unit
yeild
Tail Slurry
Cement Class/Weight/Sacks
WELLHEAD REPORT
4. IS THE TREE TESTED AS PER PROGRAM?
DIRECTION OF WING VALVE
WELL NO.
DIRECTION OF VALVE OPERATORS 5. ARE THERE THREE (3) BARRIERS?
1. IS THE CROWN ADAPTER OTIS QUICK 6. IS THE LOCATION CLEAN?
RIG
UNION TYPE? 7. IS THE CELLAR CLEAN?
2. ARE THE WELLHEAD VALVES INSTALLED 8. ARE ANNULI VALVES CLEAR OFF CEMENT?
DATE
AS PER RECOMMENDED WH? REMARKS: .
FOREMAN SIZE INCH
FINAL DRIFT
RUN DEPTH FEET
TD 3. IS THE MASTER VALVE ABOVE CELLAR

PBTD LEVEL AS SUPPOSED TO BE?
PRESSURE
SIDE REMARKS:
EQUIPMENT MAKE OLD/ OUTLET
SIZE RATING SERIAL NO.*
TYPE (GRAY/ CIW) NEW VALVES
(PSI)
(QTY/ SIZE/ PSI)
CASING SPOOL # 1
CASING SPOOL # 2
CASING SPOOL # 3
TUBING SPOOL
TREE
FAIL SAFE VALVE
TUBING BONNET
CASING HANGER
TUBING HANGER
OTHER PACKING TESTING PT NO & TYPE LENGTH OF WELD
PT PRESS PSI RESULT OF PKG CSG STUB POSITION
STICK THR
BUSHING # 1
BUSHING # 2
BUSHING # 3
DSDPOF # 1
DSDPOF # 2

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SAUDI ARAMCO WORKOVER MANUAL

Drilling Technical Department September 2013

1. GIs, LETTERS, AND REFERENCES

1.1. Onshore Emergency Response Plan Back

2. SAUDI ARAMCO FORMS

2.1 Daily Workover Report

3. WELL ACCOUNT CHARGE NUMBERS

3.1. Accounting Location Code

4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DRILLING AND WORKOVER RIGS

4.1. Safety Requirements for Drilling and Workover Rigs

5. RIG INSPECTION CHECKLIST

5.1. Checklist For Onshore Rigs

1.0 GIs, LETTERS, AND REFERENCES

1.1 Onshore Emergency Response Plan

This document is contained in G.I. 1850.001 and was last updated on

1.2 Offshore Emergency Response Plan

This document is contained in G.I. 1851.001. It was last updated on

1.3 Rig Site Flare Gun and Communication Equipment

This document is contained in G.I. 1852.001 and was last updated on

1.4 Isolation Barriers for Wells During Drilling and Workover

This document is contained in G.I. 1853.001 and was last updated on

1.5 Onshore Wellsite Safety

This document is contained in Engineering Standard SAES-B-062 and was

1.6 Installation of Slip-on / Weld-on Casing Heads

The procedure for the above is contained in an internal document of Drilling

This procedure applies to the installation of all slip on casing heads

1.6.2 Required Materials

Welds shall be performed using Shielded Metal Arc. Low hydrogen

Item Description SAMS

a) Avoid anyone working above the welder on the drill floor.

1.6.3.2 Casing cut off

1.6.3.3 Leveling head and tack welding

a) Bail or siphon fluids/mud from casing to 1 foot below the

a) The Casing Head and casing shall be preheated to a

1.6.3.5 Welding technique

b) The second pass shall be made with a 5/32” E-7018

c) All beads shall be stringer beads with good penetration and

d) Complete inside welds by repeating steps (a) through (C).

e) Grind inside welds as necessary to leave the required drift

1.6.3.6 Post heating and cooling

1.6.3.8 Repair of defects

If any leaks are detected one of three methods shall be used

a) Blow Hole/Pin Hole Leak:

e.g.: Single leak through small hole

i. Grind out hole to good metal at least 1” to each side.

ii. Preheat area to 400 0F at least 3” to each side of ground

b) Multiple Blow Hole/Pin Hole Leak:

i. Grind out holes to good metal ± 2” to each side of each

ii. Preheat area to 400 0F at least 3” to each side of ground

2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO FORMS

2.1 Daily Workover Report

2.2 Casing/Liner Landing Details

See attached table

2.3 Wellhead and Tree Details

See attached table

2.4 Transportation Department Waybill

Available via SAP Transaction Number ZTCV 431A

2.5 Drilling & Workover Services Department Waybill

Available via SAP Transaction Number ZTCV 431A

2.6 Materials Request

2.7 Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form

2.8 Petroleum Products Requisition

2.9 Staged Materials Transfer

Available via SAP Transaction Number MB51